2B,3B,RF,DH - Chicago Cubs
- Age 24
- Maryland
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Matt Shaw went 1-for 5 with a three-run home run on Saturday during the Cubs' 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays.
Fantasy Impact
Shaw got the Cubs on the board in the bottom of the second with his three-run shot off of Toronto starter, Patrick Corbin. It was his fourth homer of the season, but his first since April 29 - though he did miss nearly a month with a back injury. Since his return from the IL on June 9, Shaw is hitting .292 (7-for-24) with two triples, a home run, and seven RBI. Overall, he is batting .252 with four home runs and 19 RBI in 50 games this season.
The Cubs activated INF/OF Matt Shaw from the 10-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Shaw returns from a multi-week absence on the injured list. He'll continue to see a limited role in the Cubs lineup.
The Cubs will activate INF/OF Matt Shaw from the injured list on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Shaw has been out with back tightness since May 22nd. He will return to a utility role.
Matt Shaw is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Shaw landed on the 10-day injured list on May 22 due to back tightness that had been bothering him for multiple days. He is expected to begin playing in games next week to test his back before being activated from the injured list. Shaw is currently on track to return to the Chicago Cubs by mid-June.
Matt Shaw worked out on the field on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Shaw recently landed on the 10-day injured list on May 22 due to back tightness, but it’s encouraging to already see him back working out. However, he is not yet ready to resume full baseball activities. Shaw is currently expected to return at some point in June.
